Results of Behavior Mapping

5.3.1 Results in Huishan Elderly Home

Three outdoor spaces are observed in Huishan Elderly Home, designated as Space A, Space B, and Space C. Space A is the largest open space at this facility. Two circular plazas are in Space A. One is Waterfront Plaza with a tree in the center and a platform above the water. The other is Sunset Plaza which also has a big tree in the center and a shaded structure at the corner. Trails in the garden connect Sunset Plaza and buildings. A third area, Space A has a fish pond, which is surrounded by a meandering trail. In addition, a traditional Chinese gazebo is on its south corner. Figure 5.1 shows the layout of Space A, and Figure 5.2 shows pictures of different zones at Space A.

41 Figure 5.1 Space A (Major Garden) Layout

Waterfront Plaza Gazabo

Sunset Plaza

Riverfront Plaza

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According to the behavior mapping data collected from Space A, there was a total of 1780 people have been observed (See Table 5.3). The most frequent activity in Space A is walking with no aid, second is sitting on seats, and third is walking with aid (See Figure 5.3).

Table 5.3 Behavior Mapping Data of Space A

Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5

Total Waterfront Plaza Sunset Plaza Gazebo Trail along Pond Trails in Garden

Walking with no aid 56 89 11 58 81 295

Walking with aid 51 77 69 21 12 230

Pushing wheelchairs for companions 3 9 0 0 6 18 Sitting in wheel chairs 15 18 0 0 6 39 Sitting on seats 0 121 118 0 0 239 Standing 56 88 61 5 0 210 Talking 16 91 145 0 0 252 Group Exercises 53 135 0 0 0 188 Individual Exercises 39 76 0 11 0 126 Watching or play with wildlife 76 6 45 31 0 158 Others 6 16 0 3 0 25 Total 371 726 449 129 105 1780

Figure 5.3 Activities in Space A

Most people in Space A walked in plazas and along trails. People who walked in plazas are more likely to walk for leisure while those walking on trails in the gardens are more likely to be going to buildings. Almost half people in Space A walk with no aid and half with aid. Only a limited number of people in Space A use wheelchairs.

In addition, many people were sitting in Space A and talking with others.

Because space A has a covered space with seats in Sunset Plaza and a Gazebo with seats, many people sat in these places to chat with others.

Space A provides several open spaces for group exercises and individual

exercise. People gathered in Waterfront Plaza and Sunset Plaza to have groups exercises. Some did not join in groups but conducted individual exercises in both plazas.

Pushing wheelchairs for companions Others Sitting in wheel chairs Individual Exercises Watching or play with wildlife Group Exercises Standing Walking with aid Sitting on seats Talking Walking with no aid

0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350

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Because Space A has a big fish pond, many people stand along the pond to watch and feed the fish. Many places give them an opportunity to enjoy the water views, including the Waterfront Plaza, the Gazebo, and the trail along the pond.

Space B is nearby the main entrance. It has a spacious walk-way, which is named Sunset Avenue and two lines of trees with planter/benches on both sides which allow people to sit in groups. Beyond the tree seat planters, there is one open space in front of the dining hall. Figure 5.4 shows the layout of Space B, and Figure 5.5 shows the views.

Figure 5.5 Pictures of Space B (Tree Seats Plaza)

A total of 2174 people have been recorded in three zones, the most active being Zone 1 (See Table 5.4).

Table 5.4 Behavior Mapping Data in Space B

Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3

Total Tree Seats Sunset Avenue Dining Hall Front Space

Walking with no aid 0 131 115 246

Walking with aid 0 18 31 49

Pushing wheelchairs for

companions 0 12 3 15 Sitting in wheelchairs 0 19 7 26 Sitting on seats 512 0 0 512 Standing 0 81 228 309 Talking 231 21 43 295 Group Exercises 0 11 0 11 Individual Exercises 0 8 0 8

Watching or play with wildlife 0 0 0 0

Others 0 2 0 2

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Figure 5.6 shows the activities in Space B. The most frequent activity is sitting on the tree seats. More than one-half of the people were talking. The second most frequent activity was standing. Many people were standing in front of the dining hall.

Figure 5.6 Activities in Space B

Space C is at the south corner of the facility. It is surrounded by lush plants and appears quiet. Two loops of meandering trails are designed for walking. At the end of the loop, the is a space covered by an umbrella-shaped tensioned membrane for shading. The big umbrella structure provides a space for gathering and a few benches for resting. Figure 5.7 shows the layout of Space C and Figure 5.8 shows the views.

Watching or play with wildlife Others Individual Exercises Group Exercises Pushing wheelchairs for companions Sitting in wheel chairs Walking with aid Walking with no aid Talking Standing Sitting on seats

0 100 200 300 400 500 600

Figure 5.7 Space C (Big Umbrella) Layout

Figure 5.8 Pictures of Space C (Big Umbrella)

A total of 460 people was recorded. Most of them were in the big umbrella area (See Table 5.5). There were only a limited number of activities in Loop 1 and Loop 2.

49 Table 5.5 Behavior Mapping Data of Space C

Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3

Total Big Umbrella Loop 2 Loop 1

Walking with no aid 3 41 23 67

Walking with aid 0 12 5 17

Pushing wheelchairs for companions 0 0 0 0

Sitting in wheel chairs 0 0 0 0

Sitting on seats 121 0 0 121

Standing 39 2 0 41

Talking 11 6 0 17

Group Exercises 96 0 0 96

Individual Exercises 41 13 21 75

Watching or play with wildlife 21 0 2 23

Others 3 0 0 3

Total 335 74 51 460

According to the analysis, most of the people visited Space C were taking a seat or standing or exercising in the big umbrella area (See Figure 5.9). There were no wheelchairs users seen in Space C. One of the possible reason is that neither loop 1 or loop 2 is wheelchair friendly. The pebble paving prevents the wheelchair get access. A second reason is that Space C is at the corner of the facility, making it more distant from most buildings.

Figure 5.9 Activities in Space C

5.3.2 Results in Nanshan Charity Home

Space D is the entry garden to the facility. It contains a small fish pond

surrounded by a few boulders, and a looped trail allowing people to walk around. Figure 5.10 shows the layout and Figure 5.11 shows the views of Space D.

Pushing wheelchairs for companions Sitting in wheel chairs Others Walking with aid Talking Watching or play with wildlife Standing Walking with no aid Individual Exercises Group Exercises Sitting on seats

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140

51 Figure 5.10 Space D (Entry Garden) Layout

Figure 5.11 Pictures of Space D (Entry Garden)

A total of 912 people were recorded in Space D. Most of them happened in Zone 1 (See Table 5.6).

53 Table 5.6 Behavior Mapping Data of Space D

Zone 1 Zone 2

Total Fish Pond

Platform Trail

Walking with no aid 34 159 193

Walking with aid 21 89 110

Pushing wheelchairs with companions 0 0 0

Sitting in wheelchairs 0 0 0 Sitting on seats 35 41 76 Standing 135 11 146 Talking 51 21 72 Group Exercises 0 0 0 Individual Exercises 0 0 0

Watching or play with wildlife 315 0 315

Others 0 0 0

Total 591 321 912

According to the data analysis, most people watch play with wildlife in Space D (See Figure 5.12). Because the major body of Space D consists of a fish pond, many residents came to the space to stand on the platform or sit on boulders or on chairs they brought by themselves to watch the golden fish in the pond. There were no wheelchair users seen in Space D. The possible reason is that there is a curb surrounding Space D, which prevents wheelchair access.

Figure 5.12 Activities in Space D

Space E is an outdoor gym close to the administration building and Building II. It provides outdoor fitness facilities, outdoor spaces between the buildings, and four

marble benches. Figure 5.13 shows the layout and Figure 5.14 shows the views of Space E.

Pushing wheelchairs for companions Sitting in wheel chairs Group Exercises Individual Exercises Others Talking Sitting on seats Walking with aid Standing Walking with no aid Watching or play with wildlife

0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350

55 Figure 5.13 Space E (Outdoor Gym) Layout

Figure 5.14 Pictures of Space E (Outdoor Gym)

A total of 1072 people were recorded in Space E (See Table 5.7). Most of them were seen in the open space between the equipment or on equipment.

Table 5.7 Behavior Mapping Data of Space E

Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3

Total Fitness

Equipment Bench

Open Space

Walking with no aid 0 0 93 93

Walking with aid 0 0 61 61

Pushing wheelchairs for

companions 0 0 55 55

Sitting in wheel chairs 0 0 61 61

Sitting on seats 0 94 0 94

Standing 0 0 97 97

Talking 21 36 21 78

Group Exercises 0 0 18 18

Individual Exercises 421 0 91 512

Watching or play with wildlife 0 0 0 0

Others 0 3 0 3

Total 442 133 497 1072

According to the observations, most people visited Space E for individual exercise, which is very reasonable in an outdoor gym (See Figure 5.15). Several people sat on benches or in wheelchairs to take a rest or watch others work out. Some individual exercises and group exercises happened in the open space between the equipment.

57 Figure 5.15 Activities in Space E

Space F is the central garden of this facility. It contains a man-made water channel, a waterfront platform, a bridge, a Chinese style gazebo, an open space in front of a residential building, a few benches, and a variety of plants. Figure 5.16 shows the layout of Space F and Figure 5.17 shows the views of Space F.

Watching or play with wildlife Others Group Exercises Pushing wheelchairs for companions Walking with aid Sitting in wheel chairs Talking Walking with no aid Sitting on seats Standing Individual Exercises

0 100 200 300 400 500 600

59 Figure 5.17 Pictures of Space F (Central Garden)

A total of 1229 activity have been observed in Space F (See Table 5.8). Most of the activities happened along the central trail and in the gazebo.

Table 5.8 Behavior Mapping Data of Space F

Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5

Total Central

Trail Gazebo Path

Circular Open Space Building Front Space

Walking with no aid 101 2 97 6 56 262

Walking with aid 59 0 11 2 45 117

Pushing wheelchairs for companions 21 50 36 0 2 109 Sitting in wheel chairs 33 55 30 0 2 120 Sitting on seats 131 215 21 0 0 367 Standing 31 13 0 0 0 44 Talking 25 101 6 0 0 132 Group Exercises 0 0 0 0 0 0 Individual Exercises 12 0 3 0 0 15 Watching or play with wildlife 36 0 14 0 6 56 Others 2 5 0 0 0 7 Total 451 441 218 8 111 1229

According to the data analysis, the most frequent activity in Space F is sitting on benches (See Figure 5.18). Space F is a beautiful garden with a lot of greenery and also provides several seating options, including benches along the trail and bench in the gazebo.

Walking is another frequent activity. Many people walk in Space F with or without aid. The number of people walking with an aid is about one half of those without an aid. In addition, many people are pushing wheelchairs for companions and go around

61 Figure 5.18 Activities in Space F